Summary
Silver Denarius issued by the Emperor Antoninus Pius in the period 157 to 158 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. Antoninus Pius became Consul for the fourth and last time on 1 Jan 145 AD. This, COS IIII on the reverse. In addition the obverse legend gives TR POT XXI, indicating the coin was struck during the period Pius held the Tribunician Powers for the tweny first time, 157 to 158 AD.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right; around, ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXI
Reverse Description
Antoninus Pius standing facing left sacrificing over a tripod; around, VOTA SVSCEPTA DEC III; in exergue, COS IIII
Edge Description
Plain
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase from Max Stern & Co. Ltd, 1976
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Date Issued
157-158 AD
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Issued By
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Person Depicted
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Mint
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
17 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.31 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.283
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. III., 59 Pages